Videos from Pastor Jerry Eze's foundation business grant award ceremony in Abuja have surfaced on social media, drawing significant attention. The event, which took place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, was attended by numerous prominent figures in Nigeria, including businessman and socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana.
Obi Cubana Supports Entrepreneurial Empowerment
Obi Cubana was among the well-known personalities who showed support for the Streams of Joy International founder at the grant ceremony. The initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs awarded $3,000 each to 240 recipients, totaling 720,000 USD (over one billion naira). Obi Cubana shared a video from the event on his Instagram page, showing him seated in the front row alongside his team members.
In his caption, Obi Cubana praised Pastor Jerry Eze, describing him as a blessing to this generation. He wrote, "Life isn't about how much money you have, but about the kind of heart you have to give! at the Unveiling of the winners of Jerry Eze foundation business grant for start ups in Tech, Manufacturing and Agriculture."
Mixed Reactions and Speculation
The businessman's presence at the event sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many netizens linking his attendance to the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu group. Some comments suggested that Pastor Jerry Eze might be aligning with the movement, while others joked about the cleric's potential political ambitions.
For instance, Chinedu Kennedy asked, "Is he also a city boy?" Kindness Debby commented, "This one all the suspecting people done dey run enter NSPPD hope all is well... Nothing GOD no go see fr our hand." Okeke Cynthia reacted, "Pastor Jerry should warm up for presidency." Obieze Charles Chinwendu wrote, "...if it were city boys, they will share rice." Princess Ozioma Ifejiofor noted, "From City boy to Pastor Jerry." Miracle Ogbonna added, "Jerry Eze wife they this government no forget. Jerry Eze dy City boy movement."
Pastor Jerry Eze's Past Controversies
In related news, Pastor Jerry Eze had previously opened up about his experience with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during an investigation for money laundering. He recounted how he cried every morning while driving to conduct his daily NSPPD prayers due to the investigation. This revelation had also generated widespread discussion.
Obi Cubana's Previous Statements
Obi Cubana has also been in the news for his reaction to the deadly attack in Jos, Plateau state. In a post via his Instagram story on March 31, 2026, he shared a flyer with a condolence message to the victims' families. He wrote, "God help us; may God comfort the bereaved; may it never happen again." This post also sparked reactions over his support for President Tinubu's re-election.
The grant ceremony and Obi Cubana's involvement continue to be a topic of discussion, highlighting the intersection of philanthropy, politics, and celebrity influence in Nigeria.
